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Marianne Adams retirement

Marianne Adams, Theatre and Dance, Retires After 44 Years
May 13, 2026

We bid a fond farewell to Marianne Adams. Marianne has been teaching at Appalachian since 1982.

As a Dance Studies professor at Appalachian, she has created over thirty-five new courses in the curriculum, directed the dance program, and created the Dance Honors program.

Richard Prisco 2026

Richard Prisco, Professor of Industrial Design, Retires After 16 Years at App State
May 12, 2026

Since joining Appalachian State University in 2010, Professor Richard Prisco has guided the furniture concentration of Industrial Design with dedication and vision. Richard has been essential in shaping curriculum and fostering global industry connections. He has led projects with Groovy Stuff...

Peter Clare's "Reflections"

Smith Gallery at Appalachian presents Art and Design Expo 2017
Mar 6, 2017

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents Art and Design Expo 2017, an annual juried student exhibition and arts...

Appalachian hosts Food for Thought: A Sustainable, Community Series on Food beginning March 7
Mar 3, 2017

Assistant Professor of Sustainable Development Jacqui Ignatova is co-leading the first roundtable on food sovereignty on March 7....

Raven Moffett’s “They Told Me We Were All Dead”

Appalachian’s Looking Glass Gallery presents ‘APProach’ through March 10
Feb 27, 2017

Art students Raven Moffet of Atlanta, Kellee Morgado of Grass Valley, California and Alexa Cavas of Wilson are three of the students who will...

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"Roxanne's Rivalry" scholarship fundraiser returns to Appalachian's campus March 4
Feb 16, 2017

Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the fundraiser “Roxanne’s Rivalry” in the Valborg Theatre on March 4...

The Seigler family

An Appalachian love affair: Chad and Kelly Seigler ‘97
Feb 14, 2017

Chad and Kelly Seigler didn’t come to Appalachian State University looking for love. Both were driven students interested in exploring the...

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Appalachian's Smith Gallery presents "Fuse Box" Feb. 16-26
Feb 13, 2017

The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University will present "Fuse Box," a graphic design student exhibition, Feb. 16 through Feb. 26 with a...